Haven By Elena Menci

"This is such a peaceful, magical spot and Elena is one of the best yoga teachers I have had the pleasure to meet. The energy is great and it’s a real highlight of the week - would definitely recommend! 👌🌟"

"On holiday in the Algarve, dropped in for an amazing yogalates session with Elena in her beautiful studio, whilst. The energy was perfectly cleansed with sage. Intention Cards were laid out at the start giving us focus. Elena was mindful of our injuries and attentive throughout, helpfully adjusting and correcting us as we required. The combination of Vinyasa Yoga and Pilates was seamlessly blended, and by the end of hour I felt satisfyingly physically challenged and mentally refreshed. Next time, I’m in the region, I will definitely look to join again. Thank you. 🙏🏽"

"It’s my favourite yoga studio. I love this place, the teachers, and the welcoming classes and events. Helena has created a special space with a friendly atmosphere. It's a place where you can unwind and relax. All the teachers are very professional and attentive. Apart from the yoga classes, a particularly special event is the cacao ceremony. I highly recommend this place if you're interested in yoga and would like to find a comfortable space and a friendly community."

"I do believe in the power of yoga and that the body can heal itself, slowly. However, it makes a massive difference between a yoga instructor and a teacher. Elena Menci is an incredible teacher; she has a deep understanding and knowledge of yoga and the effects of asanas on the human body. I had an immense opportunity to experience a one-to-one session. The kindness and caring she is pouring onto a person is very powerful. I felt she was kindly leading me into healing. She is soothing, and she explains why and how to bend to get the effects. On top of other issues that I had, I had a pain in my knee, which was bothering me for a while, and nothing seemed to help, but it was not big enough to go to the GP. A session of healing with Elena had made it go away. The experience of her group classes is also amazing, as she can multiply that healing energy and kindness to everyone in the room. And when she corrected my posture, she did so with strength and kindness, and I didn’t know my body was capable of it. After only a couple of sessions, I feel that I know and understand my body more, and that I am stronger and more flexible. Bilonda Bukasa teaches yoga and other classes at The Haven as well. When I first saw her, I thought I was dreaming, as she resembles a goddess! Bilonda is very charismatic and of exceptional beauty, but this beauty comes not only from her physique but from the energy she emanates. Her bright smile, kind voice, grace, wisdom, charisma but also power and rhythm are exploding from her. The classes with her are exceptional; she shares her grace and flow, and she has made me feel fantastic and powerful. I have learnt about my body and discovered feminine power as never before, that ancient wisdom. The classes are powerful and dynamic, but also interesting and filled with knowledge and insight. I felt that she had looked at the group, and, with wisdom, knew what was needed to empower. Bilonda is a dancer and has exceptional knowledge of the human body, on physical and spiritual levels, and I really appreciated the comments on astrology and its effects. Exceptional experience! I can Highly recommend this place!!!"

"I take online classes with Elena and I can't recommend her enough. She's a true professional who can tailor the class to fit your needs. Always positive and amazing, so thank you!"

• 📍 Estr. de Albufeira, 8125-300 Quarteira, Portugal
• 📞 +351 968 880 728
• 🌐 https://thehaven.pt/

Opening Hours

• Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday: Open 24 hours
• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
• Thursday: Open 24 hours
• Friday: Open 24 hours
• Saturday: Open 24 hours
• Sunday: Open 24 hours